Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
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Score
Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 21, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 71.1F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.F. FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER HAND SINK WITH CLOSED PROXIMITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS. PLUMBER ON SITE HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT THE END OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOW 102.F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TINT FOIL USED AS A STORAGE LINER ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING AND REMOVE MILK CRATES FROM FACILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN 2-DOOR TALL FREEZER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Dec 17, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO DISHMACHINE) AS A SANITIZING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, RICE ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL IS USED AS STORAGE LINER ON SHELVES IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: (3) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 18, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 9, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME AND BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ALL ICE MACHINE ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BIULD UP ON PREP AREA WALL/CEILING (BY CHEST FREEZER). MUST CLEAN PREP AREA WALL/CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2023
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING AND CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REPAIR ISSUE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PIPE IS LEAKING AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, REPAIR ISSUE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food.
Has Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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